Wellsburg, IA

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Wellsburg Overview

730
TOTAL POPULATION
328
MALE POPULATION
402
FEMALE POPULATION
81.59
MALES / 100 FEMALES
122.56
FEMALES / 100 MALES
50.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,459
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,750
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
338
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Wellsburg Area Codes

Race in Wellsburg

The most populous races in Wellsburg are White / Caucasian (718 | 98.4%), Two or more Races (6 | 0.8%), and Black / African American (5 | 0.7%).
Race in Wellsburg
Race# Population% Population
Asian10.1%
Black / African American50.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino20.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian71898.4%
Two or more Races60.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total730100.0%

Ancestry in Wellsburg

The most populous ancestries reported in Wellsburg are German (389 | 53.3%), Irish (70 | 9.6%), American (33 | 4.5%), French (28 | 3.8%), and Swedish (19 | 2.6%), together accounting for 73.8% of all Wellsburg residents.
Ancestry in Wellsburg
Ancestry# Population% Population
American334.5%
Belgian40.5%
Blackfeet30.4%
Czechoslovakian20.3%
Danish60.8%
Dutch131.8%
Eastern European20.3%
English172.3%
European172.3%
French283.8%
French Canadian40.5%
German38953.3%
Greek30.4%
Indian (Asian)10.1%
Irish709.6%
Italian50.7%
Mexican20.3%
Norwegian162.2%
Polish20.3%
Scotch-Irish50.7%
Scottish10.1%
Swedish192.6%
Swiss20.3%
Welsh20.3%
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Immigrants in Wellsburg

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wellsburg came from Asia (1 | 0.1%), China (1 | 0.1%), and Eastern Asia (1 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.4% of all Wellsburg residents.
Immigrants in Wellsburg
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia10.1%
China10.1%
Eastern Asia10.1%
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Sex and Age in Wellsburg

Sex and Age in Wellsburg

The most populous age groups in Wellsburg are 45 to 49 Years (39 | 11.9%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (39 | 9.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wellsburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (3.4%)22 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years13 (4.0%)24 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years9 (2.7%)29 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years9 (2.7%)18 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Years5 (1.5%)5 (1.2%)
25 to 29 Years33 (10.1%)39 (9.7%)
30 to 34 Years15 (4.6%)19 (4.7%)
35 to 39 Years19 (5.8%)9 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Years14 (4.3%)13 (3.2%)
45 to 49 Years39 (11.9%)15 (3.7%)
50 to 54 Years24 (7.3%)30 (7.5%)
55 to 59 Years19 (5.8%)21 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years14 (4.3%)14 (3.5%)
65 to 69 Years31 (9.5%)32 (8.0%)
70 to 74 Years24 (7.3%)37 (9.2%)
75 to 79 Years28 (8.5%)33 (8.2%)
80 to 84 Years9 (2.7%)11 (2.7%)
85 Years and over12 (3.7%)31 (7.7%)
Total328 (100.0%)402 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wellsburg

Median Family Size in Wellsburg

The median family size in Wellsburg is 2.74 persons per family, with single male/father families (7 | 3.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.43 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (16 | 7.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.44 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wellsburg
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple182 (88.8%)2.70
Single Male/Father7 (3.4%)4.43
Single Female/Mother16 (7.8%)2.44
Total Families205 (100.0%)2.74

Median Household Size in Wellsburg

The median household size in Wellsburg is 2.13 persons per household, with single male/father households (7 | 2.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.43 persons per household. non-family households (138 | 40.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wellsburg
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple182 (53.1%)2.70
Single Male/Father7 (2.0%)4.43
Single Female/Mother16 (4.7%)2.44
Non-family138 (40.2%)1.22
Total Households343 (100.0%)2.13

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wellsburg

Out of a total of 343 households in Wellsburg, 205 (59.8%) are family households, while 138 (40.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 128, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 113.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wellsburg
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-113 (32.9%)
2-Person Households128 (37.3%)15 (4.4%)
3-Person Households29 (8.5%)10 (2.9%)
4-Person Households44 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households4 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total205 (59.8%)138 (40.2%)

Female Fertility in Wellsburg

Fertility by Age in Wellsburg

Female Fertility by Age in Wellsburg
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wellsburg

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wellsburg
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Wellsburg

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wellsburg
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wellsburg

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wellsburg
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Wellsburg

Income Overview in Wellsburg

Per Capita Income in Wellsburg is $34,459, while median incomes of families and households are $78,750 and $60,750 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income730$34,459
Median Family Income205$78,750
Mean Family Income205$85,032
Median Household Income343$60,750
Mean Household Income343$71,696
Income Deficit205$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)73041.56%
Wage / Income Gap ($)73058.44¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7300.38

Earnings by Sex in Wellsburg

Average Earnings in Wellsburg are $39,250, $45,987 for men and $26,875 for women, a difference of 41.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Wellsburg
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male193 (54.2%)$45,987
Female163 (45.8%)$26,875
Total356 (100.0%)$39,250

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wellsburg

The most common earnings brackets in Wellsburg are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (23 | 11.9%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (26 | 16.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wellsburg
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15 (7.8%)11 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9997 (3.6%)13 (8.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4994 (2.1%)5 (3.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9992 (1.0%)2 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (1.0%)2 (1.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)9 (5.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)4 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (2.6%)5 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4991 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99912 (6.2%)26 (16.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99914 (7.2%)11 (6.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9994 (2.1%)13 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99911 (5.7%)3 (1.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99912 (6.2%)11 (6.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99923 (11.9%)5 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99916 (8.3%)3 (1.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9998 (4.2%)18 (11.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99915 (7.8%)3 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99923 (11.9%)17 (10.4%)
$100,000+19 (9.8%)2 (1.2%)
Total193 (100.0%)163 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wellsburg

Average earnings in Wellsburg are $46,250 for men and $27,500 for women, a difference of 40.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $63,750, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $46,042. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $91,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,571.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wellsburg
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$46,042$23,571
College or Associate's Degree$50,625$27,917
Bachelor's Degree$63,750$34,375
Graduate Degree--
Total$46,250$27,500

Family Income in Wellsburg

Family Income Brackets in Wellsburg

According to the Wellsburg family income data, there are 49 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Wellsburg
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00042.0%
$10,000 to $14,99931.5%
$15,000 to $24,99962.9%
$25,000 to $34,999167.8%
$35,000 to $49,999188.8%
$50,000 to $74,9994421.5%
$75,000 to $99,9994923.9%
$100,000 to $149,9994823.4%
$150,000 to $199,999125.9%
$200,000+52.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wellsburg

3-person families (29 | 14.1%) account for the highest median family income in Wellsburg with $92,917 per family, while 2-person families (128 | 62.4%) have the highest median income of $34,250 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wellsburg
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families128 (62.4%)$68,500
3-Person Families29 (14.1%)$92,917
4-Person Families44 (21.5%)$89,167
5-Person Families4 (1.9%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total205 (100.0%)$78,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wellsburg

The median family income in Wellsburg is $78,750, with families comprising 3+ earners (8) having the highest median family income of $123,750, while families with no earners (48) have the lowest median family income of $54,688, accounting for 3.9% and 23.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wellsburg
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners48 (23.4%)$54,688
1 Earner59 (28.8%)$64,375
2 Earners90 (43.9%)$93,750
3+ Earners8 (3.9%)$123,750
Total205 (100.0%)$78,750

Household Income in Wellsburg

Household Income Brackets in Wellsburg

With 69 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Wellsburg, accounting for 20.1% of all households. In contrast, only 8 households (2.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Wellsburg
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00092.6%
$10,000 to $14,99982.3%
$15,000 to $24,9993610.5%
$25,000 to $34,9993710.8%
$35,000 to $49,9995315.5%
$50,000 to $74,9996920.1%
$75,000 to $99,9995315.5%
$100,000 to $149,9995415.7%
$150,000 to $199,999164.7%
$200,000+82.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wellsburg

The median household income in Wellsburg is $60,750, with the highest median household income of $87,500 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 90 households (26.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 2 households (0.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wellsburg
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2 (0.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years90 (26.2%)$87,500
45 to 64 Years88 (25.7%)$64,167
65+ Years163 (47.5%)$42,202
Total343 (100.0%)$60,750

Poverty in Wellsburg

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wellsburg

With 3.4% poverty level for males and 9.5% for females among the residents of Wellsburg, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2 males (100.0%) and 3 females (60.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wellsburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)8 (36.4%)
5 Years2 (100.0%)3 (60.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)4 (10.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years5 (10.4%)9 (15.5%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)2 (4.4%)
55 to 64 Years1 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.3%)
75 Years and over3 (6.1%)9 (12.0%)
Total11 (3.4%)38 (9.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wellsburg

According to the poverty statistics in Wellsburg, males aged under 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wellsburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (100.0%)14 (63.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)2 (40.0%)
6 to 11 Years9 (100.0%)33 (89.2%)
12 to 14 Years5 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
15 Years3 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years2 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years9 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years43 (89.6%)49 (84.5%)
35 to 44 Years33 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years63 (100.0%)43 (95.6%)
55 to 64 Years32 (97.0%)35 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years55 (100.0%)66 (95.7%)
75 Years and over46 (93.9%)66 (88.0%)
Total311 (96.6%)364 (90.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wellsburg

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wellsburg show that 5.5% or 10 of the total 182 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 10.4%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wellsburg
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children126 (96.2%)5 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children43 (89.6%)5 (10.4%)
3 or 4 Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total172 (94.5%)10 (5.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wellsburg

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wellsburg
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)4 (66.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)4 (25.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wellsburg

The poverty data for Wellsburg shows that 10 of the married-couple family households (5.5%) and 4 of the single-parent households (17.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (10.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (33.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wellsburg
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children5 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)4 (33.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (5.5%)4 (17.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Wellsburg

Employment by Class of Employer in Wellsburg

Among the 317 employed individuals in Wellsburg, private company employees (206 | 65.0%), self-employed (not incorporated) (33 | 10.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (25 | 7.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wellsburg
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees20665.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)185.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3310.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations257.9%
Local Government Employees185.7%
State Government Employees123.8%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers51.6%
Total317100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wellsburg

According to the labor force statistics for Wellsburg, out of the total population over 16 years of age (603), 56.1% or 338 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 17 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 10 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.5% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wellsburg
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5 (62.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years61 (84.7%)5 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Years34 (100.0%)2 (5.9%)
35 to 44 Years52 (94.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years84 (77.8%)8 (9.5%)
55 to 59 Years29 (72.5%)1 (3.4%)
60 to 64 Years18 (64.3%)1 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years28 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total338 (56.1%)17 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wellsburg

According to labor force statistics for Wellsburg, 82.5% of individuals (278) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (337) are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 17 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 96.6% or 141 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.6% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wellsburg
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma83 (66.9%)1 (1.2%)
College / Associate Degree141 (96.6%)15 (10.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher54 (88.5%)1 (1.9%)
Total278 (82.5%)21 (6.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wellsburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wellsburg are Management (36 | 11.2%), Community & Social Service (20 | 6.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (18 | 5.6%), Business & Financial (16 | 5.0%), and Health Technologists (14 | 4.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wellsburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wellsburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wellsburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Management24 (66.7%)12 (33.3%)
Business & Financial6 (37.5%)10 (62.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 2 (10.0%)18 (90.0%)
Education, Arts & Media1 (12.5%)7 (87.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1 (10.0%)9 (90.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)39 (40.2%)58 (59.8%)
Total (Overall)169 (52.6%)152 (47.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wellsburg are Personal Care & Service (20 | 6.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (15 | 4.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (9 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (8 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (1 | 0.3%).
Services Occupations in Wellsburg

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wellsburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (44.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wellsburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Security & Protection1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving5 (33.3%)10 (66.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total (Category)10 (18.9%)43 (81.1%)
Total (Overall)169 (52.6%)152 (47.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wellsburg are Office & Administration (40 | 12.5%), and Sales & Related (21 | 6.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wellsburg

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wellsburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related9 (42.9%)12 (57.1%)
Office & Administration6 (15.0%)34 (85.0%)
Total (Category)15 (24.6%)46 (75.4%)
Total (Overall)169 (52.6%)152 (47.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wellsburg are Construction & Extraction (21 | 6.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (20 | 6.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wellsburg

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wellsburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)169 (52.6%)152 (47.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wellsburg are Material Moving (32 | 10.0%), Production (22 | 6.9%), and Transportation (15 | 4.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wellsburg

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wellsburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Production17 (77.3%)5 (22.7%)
Transportation15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)64 (92.7%)5 (7.2%)
Total (Overall)169 (52.6%)152 (47.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wellsburg

Employment Industries in Wellsburg

The major employment industries in Wellsburg include Health Care & Social Assistance (47 | 14.6%), Construction (36 | 11.2%), Transportation & Warehousing (31 | 9.7%), Retail Trade (30 | 9.3%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (24 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Wellsburg

Employment Industries by Sex in Wellsburg

The Wellsburg industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Educational Services (93.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wellsburg
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting22 (91.7%)2 (8.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction31 (86.1%)5 (13.9%)
Manufacturing16 (72.7%)6 (27.3%)
Wholesale Trade6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Retail Trade15 (50.0%)15 (50.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing28 (90.3%)3 (9.7%)
Utilities2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance11 (45.8%)13 (54.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Educational Services1 (6.7%)14 (93.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5 (10.6%)42 (89.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Public Administration5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total169 (52.6%)152 (47.3%)

Education in Wellsburg

School Enrollment in Wellsburg

The most common levels of schooling among the 137 students in Wellsburg are middle school (33 | 24.1%), elementary school (28 | 20.4%), and high school (28 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Wellsburg
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2316.8%
Kindergarten85.8%
Elementary School2820.4%
Middle School3324.1%
High School2820.4%
College / Undergraduate1410.2%
Graduate / Professional32.2%
Total137100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wellsburg

Out of a total of 137 students who are enrolled in schools in Wellsburg, 12 (8.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 125 (91.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (40.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 23 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wellsburg
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15 (83.3%)3 (16.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old35 (94.6%)2 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds36 (94.7%)2 (5.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3 (75.0%)1 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
35 Years and over3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total125 (91.2%)12 (8.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wellsburg

Business (30 | 33.3%), education (30 | 33.3%), arts & humanities (11 | 12.2%), psychology (5 | 5.6%), and science & technology (4 | 4.4%) are the most common fields of study among 90 individuals in Wellsburg who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wellsburg
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural33.3%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology55.6%
Social Sciences33.3%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies33.3%
Science & Technology44.4%
Business3033.3%
Education3033.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History11.1%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities1112.2%
Total90100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wellsburg

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wellsburg

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wellsburg are males with 2 vehicles (89, accounting for 52.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (82, making up 60.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wellsburg
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3 (1.8%)3 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle17 (10.1%)14 (9.5%)
2 Vehicles89 (52.7%)82 (55.4%)
3 Vehicles39 (23.1%)30 (20.3%)
4 Vehicles18 (10.6%)12 (8.1%)
5 or more Vehicles3 (1.8%)7 (4.7%)
Total169 (100.0%)148 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wellsburg

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wellsburg are less than 5 minutes (49 commuters, 16.9%), 30 to 34 minutes (48 commuters, 16.6%), and 5 to 9 minutes (30 commuters, 10.3%).
Commute Time in Wellsburg
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4916.9%
5 to 9 Minutes3010.3%
10 to 14 Minutes93.1%
15 to 19 Minutes279.3%
20 to 24 Minutes2910.0%
25 to 29 Minutes82.8%
30 to 34 Minutes4816.6%
35 to 39 Minutes289.7%
40 to 44 Minutes206.9%
45 to 59 Minutes165.5%
60 to 89 Minutes103.5%
90 or more Minutes165.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Wellsburg

The most common commute times in Wellsburg are less than 5 minutes (26 commuters, 16.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (26 commuters, 20.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wellsburg
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes26 (16.0%)23 (18.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes19 (11.7%)11 (8.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes9 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes13 (8.0%)14 (11.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes16 (9.8%)13 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes6 (3.7%)2 (1.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes22 (13.5%)26 (20.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes13 (8.0%)15 (11.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes14 (8.6%)6 (4.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes9 (5.5%)7 (5.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes8 (4.9%)2 (1.6%)
90 or more Minutes8 (4.9%)8 (6.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wellsburg

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wellsburg are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (28, 17.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (30, 23.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wellsburg
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5 (3.1%)6 (4.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM13 (8.0%)5 (3.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM25 (15.3%)5 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM28 (17.2%)7 (5.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM14 (8.6%)12 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10 (6.1%)18 (14.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM14 (8.6%)30 (23.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM18 (11.0%)18 (14.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1 (0.6%)7 (5.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (1.8%)2 (1.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (4.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4 (2.5%)11 (8.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM28 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total163 (100.0%)127 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wellsburg

Occupancy by Ownership in Wellsburg

Of the total 343 dwellings in Wellsburg, owner-occupied units account for 313 (91.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 30 (8.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wellsburg
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units31391.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units308.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units343100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wellsburg

Occupancy by Household Size in Wellsburg
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household11332.9%
2-Person Household14341.7%
3-Person Household3911.4%
4+ Person Household4814.0%
Total Housing Units343100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wellsburg

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wellsburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household97 (85.8%)16 (14.2%)
2-Person Household139 (97.2%)4 (2.8%)
3-Person Household38 (97.4%)1 (2.6%)
4+ Person Household39 (81.2%)9 (18.8%)
Total Housing Units313 (91.2%)30 (8.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wellsburg

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wellsburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11 (73.3%)4 (26.7%)
High School Diploma120 (93.8%)8 (6.2%)
College/Associate Degree134 (91.8%)12 (8.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher48 (88.9%)6 (11.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wellsburg

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wellsburg
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5415.7%
35 to 44 Years3811.1%
45 to 54 Years5215.2%
55 to 64 Years3610.5%
65 to 74 Years7722.5%
75 to 84 Years5114.9%
85 Years and Over3510.2%
Total343100.0%

Housing Finances in Wellsburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Wellsburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Wellsburg
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied313 (91.2%)$64,821
Renter-Occupied30 (8.7%)$25,000
Average343 (100.0%)$60,750

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wellsburg

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wellsburg
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (1.0%)4 (13.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (2.6%)7 (23.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99917 (5.4%)4 (13.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99927 (8.6%)10 (33.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99953 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99968 (21.7%)1 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (16.0%)3 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99953 (16.9%)1 (3.3%)
$150,000 or more24 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total313 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wellsburg

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wellsburg
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30028 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49954 (17.2%)1 (3.3%)
$500 to $799100 (32.0%)20 (66.7%)
$800 to $99923 (7.3%)7 (23.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49981 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99916 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4996 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9991 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more4 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total313 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wellsburg

Housing Structures in Wellsburg

Housing Structures in Wellsburg
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached31993.0%
Single Unit, Attached51.5%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments164.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments30.9%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total343100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wellsburg

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wellsburg
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached308 (96.6%)11 (3.5%)
Single Unit, Attached5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total313 (91.2%)30 (8.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wellsburg

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wellsburg
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)13 (43.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms103 (32.9%)16 (53.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms113 (36.1%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms97 (31.0%)1 (3.3%)
Total313 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wellsburg

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wellsburg
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas240 (76.7%)7 (23.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity60 (19.2%)23 (76.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total313 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wellsburg

Household Vehicle Usage in Wellsburg
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle106 (33.9%)19 (63.3%)
2 Vehicles142 (45.4%)8 (26.7%)
3 or more Vehicles63 (20.1%)3 (10.0%)
Total313 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wellsburg

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wellsburg

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units166147
Median Property Value$96,000$111,900
Median Household Income$53,333$4
Monthly Housing Costs$508$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,332$2

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wellsburg

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wellsburg
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00019 (11.5%)8 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99970 (42.2%)55 (37.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99972 (43.4%)83 (56.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9991 (0.6%)1 (0.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more4 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total166 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wellsburg

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wellsburg
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0005 (3.0%)1 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99928 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99914 (8.4%)5 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99935 (21.1%)13 (8.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99927 (16.3%)18 (12.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99918 (10.8%)41 (27.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99919 (11.5%)32 (21.8%)
$150,000 or more20 (12.0%)34 (23.1%)
Total166 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wellsburg

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wellsburg
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x88 (53.0%)74,271 (50,524.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x33 (19.9%)102 (69.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x20 (12.0%)25 (17.0%)
4.0x or more22 (13.3%)3 (2.0%)
Total166 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wellsburg

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wellsburg
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80016 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49971 (42.8%)14 (9.5%)
$800 to $1,49954 (32.5%)56 (38.1%)
Total166 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wellsburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wellsburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wellsburg
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years101 (98.1%)2 (1.9%)
35 to 44 Years55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years93 (86.1%)15 (13.9%)
55 to 64 Years63 (92.6%)5 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total708 (97.0%)22 (3.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wellsburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wellsburg
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wellsburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wellsburg
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00068 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999134 (94.4%)8 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999142 (92.2%)12 (7.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over208 (99.1%)2 (0.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wellsburg

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wellsburg
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 616 (40.0%)30 (75.0%)
6 to 18 Years17 (17.9%)78 (82.1%)
19 to 25 Years3 (23.1%)10 (76.9%)
25 to 34 Years23 (22.3%)78 (75.7%)
35 to 44 Years3 (5.4%)52 (94.6%)
45 to 54 Years9 (8.3%)84 (77.8%)
55 to 64 Years21 (30.9%)45 (66.2%)
65 to 74 Years123 (99.2%)69 (55.6%)
75 Years and over124 (100.0%)83 (66.9%)
Total339 (46.4%)529 (72.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wellsburg

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wellsburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (7.0%)3 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years9 (7.0%)13 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years11 (20.0%)14 (20.3%)
75 Years and over31 (63.3%)24 (32.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wellsburg

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wellsburg: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (6.2%)1 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (7.3%)3 (4.3%)
75 Years and over31 (63.3%)3 (4.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wellsburg: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years1 (1.8%)4 (5.8%)
75 Years and over3 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wellsburg: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.8%)3 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (5.8%)
75 Years and over13 (26.5%)3 (4.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wellsburg: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (2.3%)9 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years8 (14.5%)11 (15.9%)
75 Years and over16 (32.7%)16 (21.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wellsburg: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years6 (10.9%)8 (11.6%)
75 Years and over3 (6.1%)2 (2.7%)

Technology Access in Wellsburg

Computing Device Access in Wellsburg

Computing Device Access in Wellsburg
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop25373.8%
Smartphone24671.7%
Tablet17149.8%
No Computing Device4914.3%
Total343100.0%

Internet Access in Wellsburg

Internet Access in Wellsburg
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet10.3%
Broadband Home19155.7%
Cellular Data Only5917.2%
Satellite Internet195.5%
No Internet8023.3%
Total343100.0%

Wellsburg Summary

Wellsburg, Iowa is a small city located in Grundy County, Iowa. It is situated on the banks of the Cedar River, and is part of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of 1,717 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Wellsburg was founded in 1854 by a group of German immigrants. The city was named after the Wells family, who were among the first settlers in the area. The city was incorporated in 1872.
In the late 19th century, Wellsburg was a thriving agricultural community. The city was home to several grain elevators, a creamery, and a flour mill. The city also had a number of businesses, including a hotel, a bank, a newspaper, and a variety of stores.
In the early 20th century, Wellsburg experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The city was home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a canning factory, and a brickyard. The city also had a number of churches, schools, and other civic organizations.

Geography

Wellsburg is located in the central part of Grundy County, Iowa. The city is situated on the banks of the Cedar River, and is part of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land.

Economy

Wellsburg’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several grain elevators, a creamery, and a flour mill. The city also has a number of businesses, including a hotel, a bank, a newspaper, and a variety of stores.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, Wellsburg has a population of 1,717 people. The racial makeup of the city is 97.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. The median household income in Wellsburg is $41,944, and the median family income is $50,000. The per capita income in Wellsburg is $20,845.

Conclusion

Wellsburg, Iowa is a small city located in Grundy County, Iowa. It is situated on the banks of the Cedar River, and is part of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of 1,717 people, according to the 2010 census. Wellsburg’s economy is largely based on agriculture, and the city is home to several grain elevators, a creamery, and a flour mill. The racial makeup of the city is 97.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. The median household income in Wellsburg is $41,944, and the median family income is $50,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wellsburg?
Total Population of Wellsburg is 730.
What is the Total Male Population of Wellsburg?
Total Male Population of Wellsburg is 328.
What is the Total Female Population of Wellsburg?
Total Female Population of Wellsburg is 402.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wellsburg?
There are 81.59 Males per 100 Females in Wellsburg.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wellsburg?
There are 122.56 Females per 100 Males in Wellsburg.
What is the Median Population Age in Wellsburg?
Median Population Age in Wellsburg is 50.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wellsburg
Average Family Size in Wellsburg is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wellsburg
Average Household Size in Wellsburg is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wellsburg?
Per Capita income in Wellsburg is $34,459.
What is the Median Family Income in Wellsburg?
Median Family Income in Wellsburg is $78,750.
What is the Median Household income in Wellsburg?
Median Household Income in Wellsburg is $60,750.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wellsburg?
Income or Wage Gap in Wellsburg is 41.6%.
Women in Wellsburg earn 58.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wellsburg?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wellsburg is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wellsburg?
There are 338 People in the Labor Forcein in Wellsburg.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wellsburg?
56.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Wellsburg.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wellsburg?
Unemployment Rate in Wellsburg is 5.0%.